1. April, 2009 MD 4-H Diamond Clover Awards Elaine Long Bailey Calvert County 4-H Educator

2. Maryland 4-H Mission Help all youth reach their full potential Teach useful life skills Community focused, research based *Create competent, caring, independent and responsible individuals

3. Guiding Principles: The Essential Elements of 4-H Belonging A positive relationship with a caring adult Inclusive environment A safe environment Mastery Engagement in learning Learn new skills Independence Opportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the future Opportunity for self- determination Generosity Opportunity to value and practice service for others

4. 4-H Behavioral Expectations** Provides opportunities for character building Based on Six Pillars of Character Counts!  Trustworthiness* Respect Responsibility* Fairness* Caring* Citizenship*

5. E.L. Bailey 2009 What is the 4-H Diamond Clover Award Program? 4-H award program, tiered similar to Boy Scout/Girls Scout awards programs A motivator for 4-H members to learn A way to teach 4-H members about goal setting

6. The “Levels” of Diamond Clover Awards Amethyst Aquamarine Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond E.L. Bailey 2009

7. Basic Expectations for 4-H’ers Learn 4-H Pledge, motto, colors Attend meetings Complete 4-H project Participate in county 4-H event E.L. Bailey 2009

8. Adding a bit more... Help w/fundraising Do community service project Attend camp Take on a new 4- H project E.L. Bailey 2009

9. Increasing Expectations Help younger member w/project Represent 4-H in national or international event Major service- learning project* E.L. Bailey 2009

10. The Diamond Clover Plan & Report Set goals Aspire to reach challenges Earn recognition Keep motivated Check progress* E.L. Bailey 2008

11. Guiding Principles: The Essential Elements of 4-H Belonging A positive relationship with a caring adult Inclusive environment A safe environment Mastery Engagement in learning Learn new skills Independence Opportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the future Opportunity for self- determination Generosity Opportunity to value and practice service for others

12. 4-H Behavioral Expectations** Provides opportunities for character building Based on Six Pillars of Character Counts!  Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship

13. Handouts Maryland 4-H Diamond Clover Award Program http://www.maryland4h.org/Faculty%20and%20Staff/Awards%20 and%20Recognition/Diamond%20Clover%20Guidelines.pdf http://www.maryland4h.org/Faculty%20and%20Staff/Awards%20 and%20Recognition/Diamond%20Clover%20Guidelines.pdf Sample 4-H Diamond Clover Plan/Reports http://www.maryland4h.org/Faculty%20and%20Staff/Awards%20 and%20Recognition/index.cfm E.L. Bailey 2009

14. E.L. Bailey 2009 Questions? Thank you!